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June 13


Events

  • In early morning incidents in Nottingham, England, three individuals tragically lost their lives and three others sustained injuries due to a disturbing stabbing and van ramming attack in 2023. Stay updated with the latest news on this tragic event.

  • Tragic Event in Kwara State, Nigeria: In 2023, a wedding boat capsized on the Niger River, resulting in the loss of at least 100 lives. This devastating incident highlights the ongoing risks of water transportation in the region.

  • In 2021, a devastating gas explosion rocked the Zhangwan district of Shiyan city in Hubei province, China, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 12 lives and injuring over 138 individuals. This incident highlights the urgent need for safety measures in gas facilities and emergency response protocols.

  • In 2018, Volkswagen faced a significant penalty of one billion euros due to its involvement in the emissions scandal, which raised concerns over environmental compliance and corporate transparency.

  • In 2015, a man opened fire on police officers outside the Dallas, Texas police headquarters, leading to a tense confrontation. Authorities discovered a bag containing a pipe bomb nearby. The situation escalated, resulting in the suspect being shot dead by police.

  • In 2012, a tragic series of bombings struck multiple cities in Iraq, including Baghdad, Hillah, and Kirkuk, resulting in the deaths of at least 93 individuals and injuring over 300 others. This devastating event highlights the ongoing challenges of security and violence in the region.

  • In 2010, the Hayabusa spacecraft successfully returned to Earth, landing in the Australian Outback with a capsule containing precious particles from the asteroid 25143 Itokawa. This historic mission marked a significant achievement in asteroid exploration and sample return technology.

  • In 2007, the Al Askari Mosque endured a second destructive bombing, highlighting ongoing tensions and conflicts in the region.

  • In 2005, a jury acquitted pop icon Michael Jackson of all charges related to the alleged sexual molestation of a child in 1993, marking a significant moment in his controversial legal battles.

  • In 2002, the United States officially withdrew from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, marking a significant shift in international defense policy and missile defense strategy.


Births

  • Bowen Byram

    2001 – Bowen Byram, Canadian ice hockey player

  • Penny Oleksiak

    2000 – Penny Oleksiak, Canadian swimmer

  • Emily Fanning

    1995 – Emily Fanning, New Zealand tennis player

  • Deepika Kumari

    1994 – Deepika Kumari, Indian archer

  • Denis Ten

    1993 – Denis Ten, Kazakhstani figure skater (d. 2018)

  • Simona Senoner

    1993 – Simona Senoner, Italian ski jumper (d. 2011)

  • Semi Radradra

    1992 – Semi Radradra, Fijian rugby league player

  • Ryan Mason

    1991 – Ryan Mason, English footballer

  • Will Claye

    1991 – Will Claye, American jumper

  • Aaron Taylor-Johnson

    1990 – Aaron Taylor-Johnson, English actor

Deaths

  • Angela Bofill

    2024 – Angela Bofill, American R&B singer (b. 1954)

  • Cormac McCarthy

    2023 – Cormac McCarthy, American author (b. 1933)

  • Ned Beatty

    2021 – Ned Beatty, American actor (b. 1937)

  • Sergio Renán

    2015 – Sergio Renán, Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1933)

  • Chuck Noll

    2014 – Chuck Noll, American football player and coach (b. 1932)

  • Gyula Grosics

    2014 – Gyula Grosics, Hungarian footballer and manager (b. 1926)

  • Mahdi Elmandjra

    2014 – Mahdi Elmandjra, Moroccan economist and sociologist (b. 1933)

  • Sam Most

    2013 – Sam Most, American flute player and saxophonist (b. 1930)

  • David Deutsch

    2013 – David Deutsch, American businessman, founded Deutsch Inc. (b. 1929)

  • Sam Beddingfield

    2012 – Sam Beddingfield, American pilot and engineer (b. 1933)